Buckinghamshire · England
Film Set Catering for Thorney
Treat your crew to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your shoot in Thorney. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Period drama shoots
- Location days
- Long shoot days
Book a hog roast in Thorney
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Label the alternatives clearly
- Ask the production office for dietary needs
- Post allergen details at base
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We arrive early and set up at base, roasting through the morning.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How our film set catering works in Thorney
Whatever the production, we work to your schedule. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and we are frequently booked for period drama shoots and commercials and music videos.
Rural locations near Thorney can be a long way from food, so lunch at base matters. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Thorney (SL0)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Why choose film set catering in Thorney?
Alternatives cover everyone.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Thorney:
- Long days on set
- Base catering
- Period drama shoots
- End-of-shoot wraps
For crew arriving by train, Iver station is about 0.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
Why choose a hog roast in Thorney?
Compared with sandwiches from a shop, a hot hog roast keeps morale up. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat ground at the unit base
- A contact in production
- Access agreed with locations
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Thorney
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your shoot in Thorney. Because the roast starts early, and in December Thorney is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Production sends us the location and call times.
- We check access to base and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve when lunch is called.
- We clear our spot.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Thorney
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How we price a hog roast for the crew
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and when you’d like to eat
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Thorney, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Crew catering near Thorney
Thorney is about 3 miles south-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. We cover shoots in Thorney. We bring hog roasts to 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Thorney are Ickenham Hall (4.6 miles north-east) and Frogmore House (4.9 miles south-west). Period locations like these generally keep catering well away from the house, so agree the base early. Thorney is about 17 miles from central London.
Anywhere in SL0, we can roast on site for your crew, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Thorney, we also cover West Drayton (1 mile east), Yiewsley (1 mile north-east), Cowley (2 miles north), Uxbridge (3 miles north) and Hillingdon (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in High Wycombe (14 miles north-west), Chesham (15 miles north), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (13 miles north), Beaconsfield (10 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Pavilions (3 miles north) and Hillingdon Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Uxbridge Moor and Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Stockley Academy (1.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The North Star pub (within half a mile west)
Thorney: your questions answered
Is Thorney too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Thorney?
The closest is Iver station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What about a wrap party?
We do, with lamb or chicken if you like.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your shoot for a quote.
What about locations off the beaten track?
We can, given access details. Let us know about the route.
Do you need much space at base?
Typically, if there is a level, open spot for the roaster under cover. We’ll agree it with your location manager.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away